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Transmission Construction Manager

Piper Maddox, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Piper Maddox has partnered with a leading, full-service EPC contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex energy and heavy industrial infrastructure projects across the U.S.

The business has evolved from its roots as an electrical contractor into a nationally recognized EPC, supporting oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, and rapidly growing energy transition markets. With a fully integrated, self-perform model across engineering, construction, electrical, instrumentation, and fabrication, they deliver large-scale projects from concept through commissioning.

As part of their continued expansion - particularly across power delivery and energy transition infrastructure - they are looking to bring on a Transmission Construction Manager to support high-voltage transmission projects across the U.S.

As a Transmission Construction Manager, you will lead on-site execution of high-voltage transmission projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day field construction activities across transmission projects

Manage subcontractors, crews, and site personnel to ensure schedule and performance targets are met

Coordinate construction sequencing across multiple workstreams, including foundations, structures, and conductor installation

Work closely with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to ensure alignment across the project lifecycle

Ensure compliance with all safety standards, QA/QC procedures, and regulatory requirements

Interface with utilities, inspectors, and key external stakeholders

Identify and mitigate construction risks, resolving field issues as they arise

Drive productivity and accountability across site teams

Experience Required

Strong experience delivering high-voltage transmission projects (ideally 138kV–345kV+)

Proven track record as a Construction Manager overseeing field execution and subcontractors

Experience with transmission infrastructure including steel poles, lattice towers, foundations, and conductor installation

Familiarity with EPC delivery environments

Strong understanding of safety, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance within transmission construction

Experience managing site logistics, sequencing, and multi-scope coordination

Ability to effectively interface with utilities and external stakeholders

Strong leadership and communication skills

Comfortable working in a travel-heavy, site-based role

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